[Ohio-Talk] Welcome to the splendid Fall-Winter!

[Richard Payne]

Ohio Members and Friends,

Welcome to the splendid Fall-Winter!

It has come to mind that the convention is next week! This means, we are in
the last lap of the race towards the state convention, and I hope all of you
are ready for it, because I am, especially to win a door prize from the Door
Prize Lady! 

We have so much to be thankful for and the NFB has provided blind people all
over the world with the chance to be a part of a great family. Who better to
tell your story best other than you? No one! It is the membership that keeps
thousands of blind people uplifted and moving forward. I know that when I go
to work each day or to speak on behalf of the NFB, all of you are with me.
This gives me hope love and determination to continue the work of the
organization.

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Next week begins our Pre-Convention Events. Share the following events with
friends, family and others to come and join our celebration of the 75th
Birthday of our Affiliate. We will start with,
Wednesday, November 3, 2021:
6:30 PM	Rookie Roundup: Introducing the Ohio affiliate, door prizes, and
more	https://zoom.us/j/4081850851
Meeting ID:  4081850851

Then on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at 3:00 PM Exhibit Seminar: Lab
Computers, Inc., Ohio Dept. of Insurance, Vispero, Vanda Pharmaceuticals,
and more
https://zoom.us/j/4081850851
Meeting ID:  4081850851

Finally the party gets started at 7:00 PM: Happy Hour: Music, BYOB, door
prizes, and more
https://zoom.us/j/4081850851
Meeting ID:  4081850851

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I would like to thank Cheryl  Fields for reminding me to share this
important topic. As we enter the holiday season please be diligent regarding
phishing tactics.

What is Phishing?
Phishing is a type of online scam where criminals impersonate legitimate
organizations via email, text message, advertisement or other means in order
to steal sensitive information.

What should I do if I think it is phishing?
Delete the email and block the sender of the email.

What should I look for in a phishing email?
Poorly written email. Check for grammar and punctuation.
Requesting that you respond urgently!
Asking you to purchase gift cards and provide card details.

What if I’m unsure?
Call the leadership BEFORE responding and providing any information via
email. 

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Announcement from Barbara Pierce:

This is a reminder for seniors to send your $5 dues to division treasurer
Gloria Conway. Make your check payable to NFBO Seniors Division and send it
to Gloria, 16008 Evening Star Ave., Maple Heights, Ohio 44137. And remember
that we have a cash drawing in which you can win $200. The drawing is at the
banquet, November 6. The tickets are $10 each. You do not have to be a
member of the NFB or even present to Winn. If you sell chances to outsiders,
be sure to send us some contact information so that we can get the prize to
the winner. Cash for chances should also be sent to Gloria, address above.
If you are over fifty, you qualify as a member of the division, so pony up
the cash to join us.

Thanks,
Barbara Pierce (she, her, hers)
President Emerita

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Announcement from Maggie Stringer:

The DJ ask, Hey MC, do you have your candy bowl ready for the trick or
treaters this weekend?
The MC replies, we sure do, A nice big Halloween bowl full of goodies!
The DJ ask, I’m a little old for knocking on doors. How about a knock, knock
joke for a Kit Kat bar?
The MC replies, It’s a deal, what do ya got?
The DJ says, Knock, knock!
The MC replies, who’s there?
The DJ says, iguana!
The MC asks, iguana, who?
The DJ chuckles and says, iguana eat all your candy!!
 
HAPPY HOUR! THURSDAY NIGHT!
 
Not too spooky, just mysterious enough to have a party with your favorite
treat of the week, the HAPPY HOUR CREW! Bring your hocus pocus and ghoulish
song requests! And share your must have, most loved Halloween candies!
 
Thursday, October 28th!
Hallow’s Eve Theme
7pm EDT
 
While we are having a Bootiful time with friends. Please remember

All participants are encouraged to review selections to ensure that the song
is available on an Amazon device. In addition, be certain that song lyrics
are respectful and honor our federation’s standards.
 
Spooktacular Party Room:
https://zoom.us/j/4081850851
Meeting ID: 408 185 0851
One tap mobile +1-646-876-9923, 4081850851# US 
		Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/abdqTMSdcy

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Announcement from Delcenia Brown:

You are cordially invited to join us!

Join who: the Community of Faith Division's  empowerment team
When: Sunday, October 31, 2021 at 4 P.M.
Where: The Ohio encouraging zoom room
Why should you join us: to share your story on what and how good God has
been in your life and to hear  others testimony?

How: by clicking or dialing

https://zoom.us/j/4081850851
Meeting ID: 408 185 0851
One tap mobile +1-646-876-9923, 4081850851# US

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Announcement from Wilbert Turner:
Check out this link.  I  think there is a lot more, I spent 4 hours with the
reporter this is her summary.
	Legally blind man spreads hope and positivity - Spectrum News
<https://www.google.com/url?esrc=s&q=&rct=j&sa=U&url=https://spectrumnews1.c
om/stories/2021/10/15/l/legally-blind-man-spreads-hope-and-positivity-&ved=2
ahUKEwjtyJ2x4ubzAhUym2oFHVkjCq8QFnoECAgQAg&usg=AOvVaw1wwTP9iJ4eGc2rJoXCYWkp>


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Join President Riccobono for the Latest Updates & Perspective on Our
Movement


Monday, November 1, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. Eastern via Zoom (CC Available)
En Español <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=23323&qid=6166517> 

Join President Mark Riccobono for the monthly presidential release of the
National Federation of the Blind. Members of the Federation are encouraged
to attend and non-members are warmly welcomed. Here are some topics to
expect:
News about recent developments
Critical actions and legislative alerts
Important dates and upcoming events
News from the Federation family 
Question and Answer session

Submit questions in advance to cdanielsen at nfb.org
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=23324&qid=6166517>  and put PR510 in
the subject line, or call 410-659-9314, extension 2473. 

Closed captions will be provided on the Zoom platform, and you may also
access the closed captions/transcript through 1CapApp. There are several
options to attend the release.
Join via Zoom


Zoom via web: https://zoom.us/j/93033824253
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=23325&qid=6166517> 
Zoom One Tap Mobile: +13017158592,,93033824253#
Zoom via phone: +1 301 715 8592
Zoom Meeting ID: 930 3382 4253
More Ways to Access 


Closed Captions via 1CapApp
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=23326&qid=6166517> 
Shoutcast Stream <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=23327&qid=6166517> 
YouTube Stream <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=23328&qid=6166517> 
Access our live stream by asking your Amazon device to play "Nation's Blind"
Save the Date: Future Presidential Releases

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Critical Actions:
	UPDATE: We Need Your Help!
	Double Your Dollars—Matching Gift Opportunity:
	So far we have $30,000 in general donations towards our $50,000
matching gift campaign. Please reach out to friends and family to help reach
our goal of $50,000. 
	Contributions will be matched if made during Blind Equality
Achievement Month. Double your dollars and help turn dreams into reality
with employment and beyond. Thank you for helping us continue our important
work to raise expectations.
	Three ways to give:
*	Donate online at nfb.org/donate <https://nfb.org/donate> .
*	Mail a check to National Federation of the Blind, 200 East Wells
Street, Baltimore, MD 21230. Checks dated in October will count towards the
match even if received in November by mail.
*	Contribute by phone using a credit card by calling 410-659-9314,
extension 2282.
 
News:
	New Federation Group: Survivors Group:
	Welcome to our newest National Federation of the Blind group, the
Survivors Group, chaired by Kathryn Webster and Danielle Montour. The
purpose of the Survivors Group is to create an intentional space for blind
survivors of sexual misconduct and other forms of trauma and/or abuse, along
with their allies, to share support and resources leveraging the positive
philosophy of the Federation. An announcement regarding this group and
upcoming activities will be send out this week. Learn more about all of our
Federation groups
<https://nfb.org/about-us/divisions-committees-and-groups/groups> .
	 
	Lawsuit Challenges Inaccessibility of the California Insurance Exam:
	On October 12, TRE Legal Practice and Disability Rights Advocates
filed a disability rights lawsuit in California State Court against the
California Department of Insurance for its failure to ensure the
accessibility of its licensing exam for insurance agents to blind
applicants. The National Federation of the Blind, the transformative civil
rights and membership organization of blind Americans, is supporting its
members in the litigation. Read the press release and the complaint to learn
more
<https://nfb.org/about-us/press-room/lawsuit-challenges-inaccessibility-cali
fornia-insurance-exam> .
 
	Self-Advocacy in Employment Toolkit:
	The National Federation of the Blind’s Self-Advocacy in Employment
Toolkit is now available at
https://nfb.org/programs-services/advocacy/advocacy-resources/self-advocacy-
employment-toolkit. Please share this resource throughout your network.
 
	Access Technology Affordability Act in the Build Back Better Act:
	Through our determined advocacy, we were successful in getting the
Access Technology Affordability Act added as a provision of the Build Back
Better Act (H.R. 5376) as Section 138516. Last week we sent a letter to
Speaker Pelosi
<https://nfb.org/programs-services/advocacy/policy-statements/letter-speaker
-pelosi-regarding-ataa-build-back-better>  and a letter to Senate Majority
Leader Schumer
<https://nfb.org/programs-services/advocacy/policy-statements/letter-majorit
y-leader-schumer-regarding-ataa-build>  to encourage them to keep this
critical provision in the legislation as it moves through Congress. You can
read both of these letters, and many others, on our Policy Statements page
<https://nfb.org/programs-services/advocacy/policy-statements/letter-majorit
y-leader-schumer-regarding-ataa-build> . 
 
	2022 NFB BELL® Academy Coordinator Information Needed: 
	Calling all NFB BELL Academy coordinators! The 2022 NFB BELL Academy
planning is underway. During the summer of 2022 we are encouraging states to
go back to in-person NFB BELL Academy where possible. We also know that our
NFB BELL Academy In-Home Edition has made it possible for us to reach
families that would otherwise not be able to participate in the NFB BELL
Academy. For this reason, we are planning to offer one three-week session of
the NFB BELL Academy In-Home Edition during the summer of 2022, July
18-August 5. Please send the name and contact information of the individual
who should receive information for your state's NFB BELL Academy to
BELL at nfb.org <mailto:BELL at nfb.org> .
 
	Senator Tammy Duckworth on The Daily Show Discussing Subminimum
Wages:
	On Thursday, October 21, Senator Tammy Duckworth (IL) appeared in a
segment of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show with Trevor Noah
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NT1zpABhq0U>  where she and Trevor
discussed the issue of subminimum wages for people with disabilities. As
many of you may remember, Senator Duckworth was also a guest at our 2021
National Convention. In an interview for the convention
<https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm21/bm2108/bm210815.htm> , we
discussed the topic of subminimum wages and the unfair treatment of people
with disabilities. We commend our friend Senator Duckworth for continuing to
stand with us on this issue and Trevor Noah and The Daily Show for covering
it.
 
	A Conversation on Accessible Insulin Pumps on October 28:
	As part of our nonvisual accessibility initiatives, the National
Federation of the Blind will be hosting a conversation on Thursday, October
28, 2021, at 7:00 p.m., eastern with representatives from the Insulet
Corporation, the makers of Omnipod. We request feedback from blind and
low-vision individuals about the challenges they face, the solutions they
may have developed, and the features they would like to see in the future.
Email to Pat Miller, pmiller at nfb.org <mailto:pmiller at nfb.org> , in order to
receive the Zoom information. Please let us know if you are blind, if you
are a diabetic, and which insulin pump you use, if any. 
	 
	Upcoming Braille Readers Are Leaders Contest: Registration Opening
in November:
	It’s time, once again, for the Braille Readers Are Leaders (BRAL)
contest, sponsored by the American Action Fund for Blind Children and
Adults, in partnership with the National Federation of the Blind. This
contest is for both children and adults. We are pleased to announce exciting
changes to the contest this year including using an online platform called
Beanstack. More details coming soon. Get ready to share the registration as
the contest kicks off December 1.
	 
	Read and Share Latest Voice of the Nation’s Blind Blog:
	As part of Blind Equality Achievement Month, read and share the
following blog posts:
*	“On Blindness, Equality, and Achievement: Who Defines Us
<https://nfb.org/blog/blindness-equality-and-achievement-who-defines-us> ”
*	“Finding My Way to Equality: Coming ‘Home’ to the Federation
<https://nfb.org/blog/finding-my-way-equality-coming-home-federation> ”
*	“Celebrating Our Milestone Achievements
<https://nfb.org/blog/celebrating-our-milestone-achievements> ”
*	“The Magic of a Month and Should We be Celebrating
<https://nfb.org/blog/magic-month-and-should-we-be-celebrating> ”
	 
	Independence Market–Highlighted Items for November:
	Products of the Month:
		Men/Ladies Three-button Polo Shirts – available in black,
navy, or red - $24
		Men/Ladies Lined Nylon Jackets – available in black, navy,
or red - $30
		Tumbler – Hot/cold 16 oz. tumbler in black with white NFB
logo - $8
		Talking kitchen scale – Weighs items up to 6.6 lbs. with 0.1
ounce precision - $35
		Talking kitchen and multipurpose scale – Weighs items up to
11 lbs., speaks four different languages - $40
	 
	Sale and Close-Out Products
		Nine Men Morris Game - $10
		Cube Clock - $5
		Camera Bag - $1
	 
	 
Dates to Keep in Mind:
(all times eastern)
*	November 1: Presidential Release, 8:00 p.m.
*	November 18: NFB Training Centers Meeting, 8:00 p.m.
*	December 1: NFB Scholarship Program <https://nfb.org/scholarships>
applications open
*	December 1: BRAL contest starts
*	December 2: Presidential Release, 8:00 p.m.
*	July 5-10, 2022: National Convention, New Orleans
 
The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.
	

Richard Payne,  President
National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
937/829/3368
Rchpay7 at gmail.com <mailto:Rchpay7 at gmail.com> 
The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.